Domestic Violence

Dispelling 5 Myths about Domestic Violence

Domestic violence only happens when someone hits you.
Physical abuse is the first thing people think about when it comes to domes...

6 Ways You Can Help Prevent Domestic Violence Every Day of the Year

Domestic Violence Awareness month is coming to an end, but that doesn't mean our efforts should stop in October. Six things you can do to help prevent domestic and sexual violence 365 days a year.

Why It's Dangerous To Claim Domestic Violence 'Spikes' Over The Holidays

The persistence of the myth betrays a lack of understanding about how abuse works.

Domestic violence to rise during the Euros, and the Church must not stay silent

A study by Lancaster University during the World Cup in 2014 found a match day trend showed the risk of domestic abuse rose by 26 per cent when the English national team won or drew, and rose by 38% when the national team lost.

Infographic: What is Domestic Violence

A by-the-numbers look at the impact of DV and how HopeLine is helping survivors

How Domestic Violence Affects Children

Regrettably, I know first-hand from my own childhood what it looks like to see a woman assaulted and battered by a man who supposedly loves her.

What To Say To A Victim Of Domestic Violence

Knowing what to say to a victim of domestic violence can make all the difference in the world. You have to change the victim of violence's reality. Read how.

Domestic violence and mental health: How are they intertwined?

Researchers are seeking more information about domestic violence and specifically about domestic violence that ends in death. Not surprisingly, much of the research has a mental health aspect

The Surprising Truth About Male Victims Of Domestic Violence

Male victims of domestic violence are often overlooked and can face enormous challenges when seeking support.

16 Unavoidable Facts About Domestic Violence

Every two seconds someone is a victim of domestic violence in the United States.

Domestic Violence Resources: How to Get Help

Warning signs of domestic violence everyone should know

These are the signs to look out for in your and other's relationships. They're not as easy to spot as you might think.

What Qualifies As Domestic Violence To Get An Order Of Protection?

Domestic violence protection orders protect people who are being hurt or threatened by someone, such as a spouse or family member.

Signs of domestic violence: what to look for and what to do

Child and Family Services staff describe what people should look out for in instances of domestic violence.

Why It’s Hard to Leave: The Complicating Factors of Domestic Violence

5 Things You Should Know About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence affects one in three women and one in four men in the United States. In addition, 15 percent of all violent crimes involve intimate partner abuse. It’s common for concerned loved ones to wonder, “Why won’t they just leave?” It’s difficult to imagine why someone would stay in a home where their safety is threatened
If you’ve never been in a domestic violence situation, it’s hard to grasp the complexity of the factors…

Why Childhood Domestic Violence Is Often Mistaken for Physical Child Abuse

I was talking with a woman I met on a flight the other day and my work in the space of